Cedrick Wilson NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Dallas Cowboys' Pick

POSITIVES

—Highly productive two-year receiver at Boise State with over 1,500 yards in 2017.

—Spatial awareness to create leverage and separation in red zone before high-pointing the football.

—Explosive open-field moves to become viable weapon after the catch.

—Creative route-runner who understands manipulation in short-to-intermediate areas.

—Above-average competitiveness that shows in all phases.

NEGATIVES

—Makes the consistent plays but never comes up with the flashy ones. Struggles to make elite catches that are required of top-flight NFL receivers.

—Tall with a thin frame that lacks muscular chest. 

—Press corners disrupt his release and force him off of his plan easily.

—Slow back foot out of stance that leaves him tardy on timing routes.

—When rushed, his athleticism declines and balance becomes an issue down the field.

OVERALL

Cedrick Wilson has the competitiveness and production to warrant a look as a potential backup and starting option on wide receiver-needy teams. He'll need time to develop an upper body that can compete in the NFL as a blocker, but the technical route-running aspects of being a receiver are already evident in limited experience.

GRADE: 5.90 (Round 4)

PRO PLAYER COMPARISON: Brian Quick, Washington Redskins